{
  "id": 19682887,
  "title": "Special Olympics Florida State Fall Classic begins this weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/special-olympics-florida-state-fall-classic-begins-this-weekend",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T17:34:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/special-olympics-florida-state-fall-173426123.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend, more than 1,500 athletes and Unified partners from throughout Florida will converge at Walt Disney World Resort for the commencement of Special Olympics Florida's annual State Fall Classic. The two-day extravaganza, set to commence on Friday, November 13th, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, aims to exhibit the athletes' talents and promote inclusion through various sports.\n\nThe State Fall Classic will encompass eight sports: cornhole, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, flag football, powerlifting, pickleball, softball, and volleyball. The festivities kick off on Friday evening with an opening ceremony, an event designed to honor the athletes, coaches, and supporters participating in the statewide competition. The organizers emphasize that the event celebrates the accomplishments and tenacity of Special Olympics athletes, fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and inclusion.\n\nCompetition will persist throughout the weekend at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, with more details available for those who wish to download the free news, weather, and smart TV apps. Additionally, Channel 9 Eyewitness News will broadcast the event live.",
  "summary": "Over 1,500 athletes will compete in eight sports during the Special Olympics Florida State Fall Classic starting Friday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}